On December 22, 2017, three young St. Louis women—Reba Moore, Dominique Lewis, and Chanice White—escaped a violent home invasion in the Fairgrounds neighborhood, only to be ambushed and executed inside a parked blue Buick LeSabre moments later. Despite multi-caliber gunfire leaving all three dead at 3:00 a.m. just days before Christmas, nothing was stolen, none of the victims had criminal records, and a 32-year-old male survivor provided little breakthrough. Nearly nine years later, the motive remains unknown, no suspects have been charged, and St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers continues to seek justice with an active $15,000 reward.
St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes: The Fairgrounds Ambush: Three Lives Stolen, Nine Years of Silence
December chill in St. Louis, with Christmas in the air,
A winter night in Fairgrounds turned to tragedy and despair.
The year was twenty-seventeen, just days from holiday cheer,
When danger forced its way inside and filled the house with fear.
Three young women fought to live when shadows crossed the floor,
Reba, Dominique, and Chanice ran straight out the door.
A home invasion pushed them out, they fled to break the spell,
Escaping through the freezing night from a sudden, living hell.
They piled into the Buick, a LeSabre soft and blue,
Believing they had made it out, as desperate victims do.
With a thirty-two-year-old man inside, they tried to turn the key,
Praying that the getaway would set their spirits free.
But waiting in the heavy dark, the gunmen laid their trap,
No chance to put the car in drive, no time to close the gap.
A sudden hail of gunfire broke, different calibers flared,
An relentless ambush in the dark, no mercy ever spared.
The gunfire ceased, the smoke cleared out, the silence fell supreme,
A violent clash that shattered every future and every dream.
The male companion managed to survive the awful scene,
But three bright lights were taken where the shadows had just been.
Reba Moore was twenty-five, ambitious, full of grace,
A talented cosmetologist who brightened every place.
Dominique was twenty-four, with books held close and dear,
An aspiring English teacher caring for her elders near.
And Chanice White at twenty-four was working toward her goal,
Building up her future with a steady, honest soul.
Nothing stolen from the home, no crime records on the file,
Just three innocent young women who were robbed of every mile.
Years have passed since that dark night, yet no arrests are made,
No motive found, no justice served, no debt to comfort paid.
The city holds the memory, the streets still hold the truth,
Someone knows who took the lives of these three flowers of youth.
St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers keeps the offer on the line,
A $15,000 reward to bring a clear and solid sign.
Break the silence in the neighborhood and make the call today,
Dial 866-371-TIPS (8477) to help push the dark away.
Contact the Homicide Division, do what’s right and fair,
For Reba, Dominique, and Chanice deserve an answer to their prayer.
From heartbreaking losses to shocking crimes, these stories paint a sobering picture of the challenges facing our communities. Let’s hope for justice, healing, and a safer tomorrow.
St. Louis Crime Chime: Partnering for a Safer Community
The St. Louis Crime Chime is evolving into a mission-driven organization dedicated to partnering with local public safety agencies and community-focused media, such as The Evening Whirl and Real STL News, to shine a light on social and violence-related issues. Our goal is to provide resources that support both victims and perpetrators of traumatic events, fostering healing and prevention within our community.
Through its St. Louis Crime Chime section. This essential platform empowers residents by highlighting emerging threats and safety concerns, encouraging vigilance and informed decision-making. Beyond reporting, it holds individuals and institutions accountable by keeping arrests and legal proceedings in the public eye, promoting transparency and urging neighbors to protect and support one another.
While the headlines often confront difficult truths, they also serve as a rallying cry for action. By staying informed through reliable sources and official police data, residents can move beyond fear and take an active role in prevention and community-building efforts. Together, we can transform awareness into meaningful change, helping St. Louis write a safer, more hopeful chapter for all.
What You Can Do
- Get Mental Health resources help for you and your family
- For daily updates, check the SLMPD Crime and Investigations page.
- For anonymous tips to the St. Louis police, use the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free and confidential support. We provide free & confidential support to people in crisis for any reason, 24 hours a day.
- StopBullying.gov: Offers resources and help lines, including options for youth and veterans (Dial 988 then press 1).
- Protect our children: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
Stay tuned, stay safe, and remember: “If it’s crime you seek, we’ve got the streak.
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